Linda Cornish is the principal of The Cornish Group LLC dba Cornish Financial Services Group in Fergus Falls, MN, with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has a background that includes roles with Calhoun Financial Services and American Investors Company dating back to the early 1990s. Outside of her advisory work, she is also involved in real estate brokerage and serves as a probate executor and trustee. The firm provides financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and corporations, delivering comprehensive or segmented written plans and consultations tailored to client objectives. It focuses on financial planning rather than ongoing portfolio management and does not maintain discretionary authority or assets under management.

Kathryn Vukonich is a financial advisor at SPC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Parkland Securities since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she co-owns Forest Lodge Kennels, which breeds and sells AKC registered Bernese Mountain Dog puppies. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and delivers tailored, discretionary investment advice through multiple account programs.

Timothy Nanson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Farther since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Fortress Retirement, Inc. and Womack Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, he is the pit master and operator of Bossy Babes BBQ, a food truck based in Fergus Falls, MN. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individuals, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform combined with in-person meetings. The firm applies a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary models and AI-supported rebalancing, focusing on exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Matthew Hendricks is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fergus Falls, MN, holding a Series 66 credential with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Isaac Vatnsdal is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked at CONCOUSRE FINANCIAL GROUP for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth hockey for the Fergus Falls Hockey Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Steven Gundersen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers various topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning, with the option to combine planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan.”

Justin Schroeder is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fergus Falls, MN. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, with 10 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Taylor Larson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fergus Falls, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping the services separate.

Marcus Meder is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Meder's Angus Farms in Dalton, MN, coaches high school speech in Underwood, MN, and serves on the board of Park Region Telephone. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Joseph Branca is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fergus Falls, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing several commercial real estate properties and operates a consulting business focused on practice operations. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm employs a centralized team to deliver detailed, tax-efficient income strategies and relies on a combination of research, modeling, and automated tools alongside advisor collaboration.

Thomas Larson is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Ruhr Development and managing Fergus Falls Lodging. Larson has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2019. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services for individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning across a broad range of topics, offering clients options to combine planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate services.

Scott Schroeder is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Schroeder operates a grain and cattle farming business, which he has managed since 1985. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kurt Nygaard is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a fiduciary for his immediate family. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes primarily model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Kevin Johanson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in local high school sports as a scorekeeper and basketball game commentator for televised games. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Brent Gundberg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fergus Falls, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Bancwest Investment Services, BlackRidgeBANK, and Bremer Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 50% owner of Ponderosa II LLC, where he participates in meetings and property inspections related to potential real estate acquisitions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nathan Longtin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fergus Falls, MN, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Colliers Securities LLC and the Pemberton Law Firm. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Ten Mile Lake Resort Inc. and Concordia College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charlie Fuder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and prior experience in education and the food service industry. He began his advisory career at Ameriprise in 2025 after working at the University of North Dakota and Minnesota State Community and Technical College, as well as Taco Johns and Kennedy Secondary School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dustin Morris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fergus Falls, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at INVEST Financial Corporation for eight years and has been associated with American Federal Bank for 16 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Swanson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Fergus Falls, MN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of the West and Ameriprise. Swanson serves on the boards of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Otter Cove, and he is also Head of Membership for the local Sertoma club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income service featuring written recommendation reports and ongoing planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Condiff is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Battle Lake, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns RJG Services Inc., a business focused on office support and administration. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Justin Arneson is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Fergus Falls, MN, and has 12 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in local youth sports, serving as a basketball referee for Fergus Falls Public Schools and coaching girls' hockey teams with the Fergus Falls Hockey Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branches, supporting approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Melissa Hexum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and has prior experience at Cetera and Bell Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a fitness instructor in Fergus Falls, MN. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Peter Seltz is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Principal Securities Inc. and PRINCIPAL Life Insurance Company. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account services through its WealthPlan program, while maintaining separate reviews and delivery of financial plans.

Joel Pettigrew is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2021. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent seven years at Lake Region Healthcare. Outside of his advisory role, Pettigrew coaches CrossFit three times per week in Fergus Falls, MN. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and business continuation, with an option to integrate planning and managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Marie Waltz is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. She previously spent 20 years at Wells Fargo Bank. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Sethrena Simon is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Otter Tail Power Company and Otter Tail County. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches girls’ hockey in the Fergus Falls community. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called "WealthPlan," while keeping the services separate.

Derek Lee is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Fergus Falls, MN, and has six years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Sysco for five years and operated his own financial services firm briefly. Outside of advisory work, he participates in fishing tournaments in Fargo, ND. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Alt Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Located in Fergus Falls, MN, Alt has spent his entire advisory career at the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Matthew Mckinney is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent and its affiliates since 2021. Prior to his current role, he was involved with McTurf Inc and Brothers Redevelopment. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics. The firm offers flexible planning engagements and a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Stephen Vigesaa is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Edward Jones, and Prudential. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Fergus Falls Public Schools board and the local Center for the Arts board, and he is involved as a direct support professional at a community service organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and brokerage and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Mac Kenzie Provost is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Battle Lake, MN, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Julius Stender is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for 15 years at Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivenet Investment Management Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community activities including serving on the Board of Directors for the Pioneercare Foundation and coaching high school football and girls JV basketball at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create personalized recommendation reports. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.